_PL_

Well I hope you stick around Dol we love puppy photos!

Meanwhile NSW and Qld are building brand spanking new puppy farms. Like the one in Bathurst built specifically to supply a Sydney pet retailer with oodles.

Is that your puppy in your profile photo?

Do you mean the bump perfectly in the middle of the skull down past/near their ears?

I've wondered that myself! But assume they could cause an itch, like Perse said.

I know there's a markup but I'm sure I heard it's also got something to do with vets not having the bulk buying discounts that large online stores have.

Personally I wouldn't want a whole bunch of people coming and going from my home with an open door policy for play dates or shopping trips just to be considered an ethical breeder. Or bringing in zoonotic conditions that can endanger whole litters or infect the yard. Even in rescue, I don't do it that way anymore (at first I thought that's just what you did!). But my home is my home, it's for me, my dogs and my family. Both my pedigree bubs were from long distance, it's a matter of trusting the lines, doing your homework and having good communication with your breeder. And to be honest, as Asal pointed out, I believe with the thieving going on, it's too scary to have strangers around.

So interesting! Thank you guys. @Dogsfevr I didn't realise it was so complicated. You would think with access to other countries so easily ... it doesn't really make any sense.

Hi Is there a verified list of rare and endangered dog breeds in Aus?

I LOVE (English) Pointers. No idea of the comparison between them and setters but if I was ever to get a big dog again it would be another Pointer. Soft and sweet and clever, active but also happy to take up the whole lounge. I don't know why more people don't have them.

Youtube some dingo videos. She doesn't look dingo or cross to me. Must be the colour throwing people off. I used to get told all the time that my black & white pointer was in fact definitely a dalmatian Scratch is right though. Be very careful if you're in SA.

Honestly I've seen all those before and would have said heart/lungs/trachea but if they couldn't find anything I'm stuck! Try a full blood panel? Or a cardiologist ultrasound. It's got to be coming from somewhere. Hugs for little Jax. edit; awesome post Perse!

Please don't waste your time or money or put your dog through citronella collars. There are better, more positive ways of training and I'm sure you'll get some great advice here.

Animal Welfare League NSW · BROCK HAS BEEN ADOPTED! BROCK HAS BEEN ADOPTED! BROCK HAS BEEN ADOPTED! After spending 820 days with us, and after a short stay in foster care, our beautiful Brock has (finally) been adopted! His foster-dads fell in love with Brock and made the amazing decision to make him part of their family. And we couldn't be happier! ...See More

If you are planning on taking doggy with you, we don't have system like Pet Passports so every time you come back into the country you'd have to quarantine.

Your rights as a buyer (of anything) mean you can return the pup for a refund of the purchase price. If you want to keep the puppy but go for expenses it's small claims court and there's no guarantee you'll get your money back, I've no experience with this. Did you sign a contract? If you want to keep him you'll need to properly confirm what it is. I've seen one dog with the same symptoms go to 3 vets before being diagnosed with simple tick. And we've just had one who was initially diagnosed as a 'white shakers' by the vet and put on corticosteroids, but it took going to a neurologist and having an MRI to work out it is a (possibly degenerative) brain disease. He also had to be tested for the nasty neospora caninum which can have the same symptoms. I know it's expensive to investigate, but you can't always go by initial diagnosis.

Thanks PK! Got the link now https://www.facebook.com/groups/598327280179105/

How long have you had him? Still settling in? Are you away fulll time? Is he alone? Was he fostered with other dogs or in a shelter? Anxiety is a complex thing and you may need medication which may or may not work but what you're doing is a great start. Long walks too. And chewing a meaty bone will release endorphins. IQ puzzles are distracting also. Basic training like what you're doing also tires a stressy brain. We generally go by rule of 3. 3 days to get a handle on change of environment. 3 weeks to settle and 3 months to properly bond and become 'your dog'. I'd recommend a veterinary behaviourist if it becomes too much for simple things (and you can access one). Meds usually begin with Lovan or Clomicalm if you'd like to have a google. If you can't find a vet behaviourist work in conjunction with your regular vet and a positive reinforcement Delta &/or NDTF certified trainer. I'm no trainer at all, just have a history with seniors. There's a FB group but I can't remember the name.

The breeder must know transport options. You can't be their first long distance pup. Via road I think dogmovers is booked out already. There's others around. e.g Angryface, Coastal Critters. Just check with any transport that they aren't transporting pound dogs with your tiny baby. In this heat I'd only choose one (if you can find one not booked out) where pup could ride in the air-con van not the trailer.

Irrigation syringes might be the way to go. I love the curve and that you can cut the tip to size. You can buy them in a larger quantity if needed but they clean really well too. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10pcs-Disposable-Elbow-Syringe-Irrigation-Syringe-Curved-Tip-Dental-T2P3/303323565547?hash=item469f7e4deb:g:MGYAAOSwZGBdpqM7&frcectupt=true

Did they suggest a series of cartrophen shots as well? It's one a week for four weeks. Love it for the oldies. I add Joint Performance to their food as well. Covers all bases when added to meloxicam. If he's coming to the end of proper walkies just take him out for a shuffle and sniff a few doors from home. And have a look at simple enrichment items like snuffle mats for him to use.

Have you looked at Country Park? Horsey site.

I am seriously no expert in training, just basic training for my foster dogs. But I use lamb puffs because they are puffy, dry (so easy to carry), break up small and don't give them the trots. It's lamb lung.

Ideally invest in a cage muzzle like a Baskerville. One slip-up by accident and you will have a mauled cat. Well done finding a rescue but please still be careful of the cat and work on the anxiety while she's with you.

As above. I think you're going to have to be very careful for the time being and I assume by the sound of what you have said, that she has a decent prey drive. Something that is often hard-wired (not a learned behaviour) into a dog and they won't respond to treats or distractions or noises - it's complete focus. Sorry. I advise you to return her. It doesn't mean she will never be rehomed from the shelter, they will just have more information and be able to make a better match next time.